Ziegler Ag Equipment has an opening for a customer-focused ambitious professional to join our Ag Sales Team. The Ag Inside Sales Representative is responsible for developing relationships with farmers in the area, facilitate lead generation over the phone and assist with walk-in clients to ensure they receive prompt service and follow up. This person represents all of Ziegler Ag Equipment’s new product lines including, but not limited to, AGCO, Fendt, Massey, CLAAS, Geringhoff, CAT, as well as Ziegler’s used inventory. This position offers base pay with bonus and commission potential. The Ag Inside Sales Representative is an excellent opportunity to grow your sales career to outside sales with Ziegler.

Responsibilities:

Ensures all customers have a positive first interaction with Ziegler and are left with favorable impressions of our Company.Develops good rapport with customers, maintaining a good balance of personal and business relationshipsPromptly follows up on all customer leads, requests, and other inquiriesMeets with customers at the branch to conduct machine presentations and demonstrationsRespond to needs of walk-in customers by making time to understand their expectationsProspects and reaches out to “new” customers on a regular basisUses sales CRM system to document all customer interactions and sales activitiesCreates and presents quotes and product materials based on customer’s needs and wantsResearches and develops knowledge of competitive product and sellers information Promotes all current parts and service offerings to  walk in traffic as well as promote to assigned customersWorks in a cooperative manner with management and other employees on an inter- and intra-departmental basis encouraging team sellingCollaborates with Account Managers and Sales Support Representatives to schedule and conduct customer site demos, inspections and any other necessary field sales functions

Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree in business or agriculture-related field highly preferredStrong agricultural backgroundSales experience selling ag equipment or working with related equipment a plusStrong mechanical aptitudeExcellent communication skills – written, electronic, and verbalEffective computer skills including Word, Excel, CRMStrong work ethic and acts with a sense of urgencyWillingness and ability to drive equipment for demonstration purposes after trainingPersonal characteristics: Self-Motivated, Customer Focus, Learning Orientation, Consideration for others / Empathy, Self-Confidence, TeamworkMust have and maintain a clean driving recordInterest in expanding career to outside sales positions

Travel:

Up to 15% within Ziegler territory, via car

Minimum Physical Qualifications

Position will include standing, sitting, walking, use of hands, talking, and hearing

Working conditions may be indoor and/or outdoor. Noise level may be moderate at times

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Ziegler Inc. will reasonably accommodate the known disabilities of qualified disabled individuals.

No Visa sponsorship available for this position. Authorization to work in the United States is required.

Ziegler Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color or creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission dealing with discrimination, or any other protected class status.

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